The Politics Megathread
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While the memes will likely be within the rules, they have a higher chance of being bland rather than spicy.
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Well, after this, hopefully states like Texas start being more cautious with who they let in. Californians and New Yorkers will start running to other states for cheap housing while still voting for what they ran from. This time, it's Arizona, next time it might be Texas. Who knows? I've seen plenty of former Californians moving to Texas, Arizona and Nevada for cheap housing over the last decade. I suspect many of them might have brought over their SF attitude as well. Joe Rogan bailed the moment he signed that 1-million-dollar contract.
As a libertarian who is saving up to bail, I don't want to get caught in the mix of those people.
As a libertarian who is saving up to bail, I don't want to get caught in the mix of those people.
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@2SpiritCherokeePrincess I'm wondering, what makes people think Putin is a Trump-supporter...? I don't see those two having much of a common ground...? I mean, Trump imposed economic sanctions against Russia several times.... Why would Putin be interested in keeping that guy...?
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@BestBoy - I ran several different google searches, but I only see one rejection from Michigan and that's because the counting has already ended. Oh wait, there's a rejection from Pennsylvania too but that one is in regards to satellite offices where you can register, fill out ballots, and turn them in. But that was news from last month. It should be moot at this point.
It's a small sample population, but I get the impression that the challenges are getting rejected on technicalities instead of total trust in the process. As for the poll watcher being turned away in PA, I'm adding it here after the fact because it's being denied in an official statement, not a court setting. No mention of a lawyer admitting it. Although the poll watcher being turned away was a lawyer...
It's a small sample population, but I get the impression that the challenges are getting rejected on technicalities instead of total trust in the process. As for the poll watcher being turned away in PA, I'm adding it here after the fact because it's being denied in an official statement, not a court setting. No mention of a lawyer admitting it. Although the poll watcher being turned away was a lawyer...
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@TamaSaga
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/zoetillman/trump-false-claims-election-judges-reject-court-challenges
The case I was specifically thinking of was in Philly about how close observers could be to workers. Here's the tweet thread:
https://twitter.com/kadhim/status/1324501268753223680
Basically, the judge forces them to agree on a number of observers, dismisses the lawsuit as moot, and sends them away. Doesn't even address how close observers could be. Specifically says, "You don't have the right to be within 100 feet. You have the right maybe to be treated equally as recognized by a state court." It was a complete waste of time for everyone since the count is going to be done in a day or two.
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/zoetillman/trump-false-claims-election-judges-reject-court-challenges
The case I was specifically thinking of was in Philly about how close observers could be to workers. Here's the tweet thread:
https://twitter.com/kadhim/status/1324501268753223680
Basically, the judge forces them to agree on a number of observers, dismisses the lawsuit as moot, and sends them away. Doesn't even address how close observers could be. Specifically says, "You don't have the right to be within 100 feet. You have the right maybe to be treated equally as recognized by a state court." It was a complete waste of time for everyone since the count is going to be done in a day or two.
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And anecdotal evidence here. I'm not religious in the least, but I've known a number of devout Christians and Mormons with traditional values throughout my life, and they've generally been some of the most uplifting people to be around. (I know religion doesn't necessarily have to be a part of it, but it's definitely a part that I can get behind.)
@Nako
There also aren't totally apt comparisons you can make when we take into account how quickly information is transferred nowadays. At no time in history have humans been able to spread ideas and trends as efficiently as today.
That's an extremely gross exaggeration which would fit far more accurately when applied to far-left "protesters". The amount of violence threatened by both sides is insanely lopsided, it's just that most media would have you think otherwise. And if both sides downplay violence or threats of violence, it also means that the more violent side will have its actions downplayed more. I can only imagine how the months long nights of unrest earlier this year would've been covered by MSM if they were caused by the other side.
And anecdotal evidence here. I'm not religious in the least, but I've known a number of devout Christians and Mormons with traditional values throughout my life, and they've generally been some of the most uplifting people to be around. (I know religion doesn't necessarily have to be a part of it, but it's definitely a part that I can get behind.)
@Nako
It sure can. However, what's "degenerate" is also subjective. People who are considered degenerate by yesterday's standards are praised for it today (and I'm not talking about inclusivity).
There also aren't totally apt comparisons you can make when we take into account how quickly information is transferred nowadays. At no time in history have humans been able to spread ideas and trends as efficiently as today.
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@bigtiddyoneesan Just wanted to clarify that I don't think all religious or christian folks are the same as my family and the peers I grew up with. I'm somewhat religious myself, after all, and I've met a fair number of progressive minded, religious people in the past few years. I don't know about violence (maybe domestic violence? prolly a stat on that), but threats I'm familiar with. My aunt kicked my cousin out of the house after she came out to her. That family's had it really rough the past 10+ years so I feel really bad for her. Drugs, suicide, genetic disease, chronic vitamin deficiency, etc.
@TamaSaga If you have any more questions about voter fraud allegations, this ongoing thread (it's past 100 tweets now) has covered all the ones I've seen and more. He's actually got a reward up for anyone that can stump him.
https://twitter.com/Ike_Saul/status/1324435797374808066
@TamaSaga If you have any more questions about voter fraud allegations, this ongoing thread (it's past 100 tweets now) has covered all the ones I've seen and more. He's actually got a reward up for anyone that can stump him.
https://twitter.com/Ike_Saul/status/1324435797374808066
My Uncle voted Republican through mail ballot for years. Almost everyone in his town mailed theirs too.
Because the NRA and his local Republican politician told them to do so for years.
Everyone in my hunting club was baffled. We all vote by mail ballot. There's so much farmland and wilderness where they live. Only I live in a city.
Vote in person. . . How? Drive 4-6 hours to your local city, wait 4-7 doing nothing? Spoken like a true city Karen Trump.
Like when I point it out, wow right?
Because the NRA and his local Republican politician told them to do so for years.
Everyone in my hunting club was baffled. We all vote by mail ballot. There's so much farmland and wilderness where they live. Only I live in a city.
Vote in person. . . How? Drive 4-6 hours to your local city, wait 4-7 doing nothing? Spoken like a true city Karen Trump.
Like when I point it out, wow right?
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How's the chaos going on in America? Any memes?
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@DANDAN_THE_DANDAN This clip of Anderson Cooper sums whats going on up perfectly well
https://twitter.com/KFILE/status/1324506114164228098
https://twitter.com/KFILE/status/1324506114164228098
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At this point, I honestly would prefer a recount done of every state with a close gap in votes. Blue and red.
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That's good. The "not all [X]" thing, I mean. Personal experiences usually shape people's opinions, after all, so I can get when people are adverse to certain beliefs. I'm no exception, of course.
I'm just not fond of when people harshly criticize Christianity like it's the bane of society whilst also ignoring, or even defending, any harmful practices of other belief systems.
@BestBoy
That's good. The "not all [X]" thing, I mean. Personal experiences usually shape people's opinions, after all, so I can get when people are adverse to certain beliefs. I'm no exception, of course.
I'm just not fond of when people harshly criticize Christianity like it's the bane of society whilst also ignoring, or even defending, any harmful practices of other belief systems.
